Hope Union Pedals

A look at some Hope Union TC Clip Pedals.
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0:00 Intro
0:02 Union Range of pedals
0:38 Unboxing
1:09 Look at the Pedal
2:50 Cleats
3:37 Cleat Comparison With Other Cleats
4:15 Pedal Comparison With Other Pedals
5:20 Weight
5:50 Instructions And Cleat Shimming Gauge
6:32 Cleat On Shoe
6:41 Pedal On Shoe
6:56 Clipping Into Pedals
7:36 Summary
8:00 Outro
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[@sunsetskateshop6589]

thank you for showing how it looks and sounds at the moment of clipping in and out, I might give it a try!

[@BockaufBiken]

Dude, such a useful review! Good job! Keep em coming!

[@brianshelford2099]

Solid review! Thanks!!

[@konaroast69]

awesome review very helpful thank you

[@leeridesmtb]

Great video 👌🏼

[@essexhertsmtb]

Super thorough review as usual. Way more useful detail than most vids / mags. Good job! The only other thing which might have been useful to see is a close up of the shoe to pedal contact points when clipped in - I know it depends on the shoe etc . On lots of these big platform pedals you end up just resting on the pedal cleat mechanism and not the frame of the pedal.

[@jedmtb]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@achn2b]

How's the ease of clip in/clip out compared to SPD? I'm a crappy mountain biker, and always had issues clipping out of my older Time pedals, and would end up falling over. Went to flats for a while(Hope F20), but decided to try clipless again using Shimano SPD, which I'm having far fewer issues with. But I'm a bigtime Hope fan boy.

[@Tv.Charlie]

I have been using flat pedals really really long time. How dangerous 1 to 10 if i buy it and go to mountains next day ?

[@Butzelbatzer]

Sry newbie here: are they rideable with normal shoes? Or why does they have pins there?

[@TheBarrettrussell]

@jedmtb great review. I am thinking of these as an alternative to my time specialle 8. how would you compare the 2? Thanks

[@jedmtb]

The Hope's have a more secure feeling on the cleats and have a better shoe contact, the float feels the same (I use the 5° cleats)

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Haven't checked for update videos on these but 2 yrs on how we're the axles? We're they like Shimano where they seem to last forever? Thanks for the review BTW. Very helpful and I think I'll buy some from what you've shown us.

[@jedmtb]

Hi, Yes they’ve been like Shimano, other than a few battle scars from rocks, they still spin smoothly and perform like did from new.

[@michaelgoodwin593]

@@jedmtb Thanks appreciate it. Just bought myself some.

[@Uisci81]

Thanks for the review! I’m seriously considering these, do you have a shoe you recommend? Looking for one I can unclip, walk around to get a bite/take a pic of the scenery on the trail then get back on. I see people pulling up and clogging up the stairs in shoes that they don’t look like they’re comfortable to walk 5 feet in so want a nice all around shoe

[@gunterhackstock4480]

I think bad ability to walk with is only with SPD SL like cleats and shoes, because there is no surrounding at the cleat. Mostly all SPD or better to say 2-bolt systems do have these surrounding at the shoe, so you don't have problems with walking.

[@gabrielmarias972]

Hi consider are 100g lighter than mallets LS, you notice they work good? Maybe downsde its only can use pripietary cleats and hope maybe less frecuent on worldwire shops, but this pedals look great. About shoes what you like more giro chamber 2 (think they are heaviers?or Cranks? In therms of shole grip, comfort.. Thanks a lot

[@jedmtb]

They have be excellent so far, The crank brothers shoes feel much lighter, the grip is about the same and the comfort is good but they are long so I went down half a size from my normal size shoes.

[@gabrielmarias972]

@@jedmtb thanks Jed, still doubt between mallet E pedals or LS, i came from shimanos Xt.. And about shoes not sure if Mallets or mallets E, de Enduro looks more sole for walking up but los the race area to use the cleats.. Any advise for enduro use? Thx

[@KeepTheBalance]

have you tried clipping in with shimano cleats?

[@jedmtb]

Yes, the SPD's are too small and don't fit correctly unfortunately.

[@dalj4362]

Hi Jed, whats a good set of mtb clipless pedals for noobs? Ill be using the Endura MT500 burner clipless shoes. Thanks for any advice 👍

[@jedmtb]

Hi, I think the Shimano M530 are good pedals to start with as they're cheap and reliable. I would start with the spring tension set low so you can remove your feet with ease until you get used to them.

[@dalj4362]

​@@jedmtb Thank you

[@egbah428]

Get my brakes done

[@jedmtb]

They’re in the queue 🐸

[@eggshell8449]

THE WEIGHT IS WRONG!!! Your weighing scale is on the carpet, that makes it inaccurate. Weight it on a solid surface. Actual weight is about 437g. After watching this review, i almost bought it replace my nukeproof horizon cs titanium. Thank god I DYOR.

[@DM-fj8wv]

Just do sick wheelies, you won't notice anyway 🍻